Choose a Career as an Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist
You are considering an excellent career choice. By working in audiology, speech-language pathology, or the related sciences, you will help change lives and communities.
The demand for communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professionals is growing. In addition, there is an increasing need for a more culturally diverse workforce to better treat and relate to the changing population of people with communication disorders. Opportunities exist for students who have diverse backgrounds and are African American, Asian Indian, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Native American.
If you are a high school student, an undergraduate trying to decide on a major, an undergraduate preparing for graduate school, or a professional considering a career change, consider checking out our A Rewarding Career for You. A Better Life for Others brochure series, which provides information about accredited programs, financial aid, and the future of the CSD professions. Also check out the Hearing and Speech Careers website, geared toward students who are historically underrepresented in CSD.
Why Pursue a CSD Career?
- There are so many possibilities in the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) profession.
- You can make a real impact on your community.
- You can work in a variety of employment settings, with different populations and pursue many areas of expertise.
Audiology and speech-language pathology careers offer the opportunity to provide service and to help people communicate. Order your brochure, and discover these careers.
A Rewarding Career for You. A Better Life for Others. A Student Guide to Careers in: Audiology. Speech-Language Pathology. Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences 16-Page Booklet [Download PDF]
Highlights include:
- Career overview of the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing science
- Tips for successful graduate school entry Benefits of a career in CSD
- Choosing an academic program
- Financial aid resources
Rewarding Work. Remarkable Opportunities. Explore Health Care Careers in CSD Brochure [Download PDF]
Highlights include:
- Explanation of what an audiologist in health care does
- Explanation of what a speech-language pathologist in health care does
- List of health care employment settings
- Descriptions of the types of disorders found in health care training needed to be a CSD professional
A Rewarding Career for You. A Better Life for Others as a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist Brochure [Download PDF]
Highlights include:
- Explanation of what a school-based speech-language pathologist does
- The need for speech-language pathologists in schools
- Requirements for working in the schools
Amplify Your Impact with a Career as a College Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders Brochure [Download PDF]
Highlights include:
- Explanation of what a college professor does
- What is involved in a PhD program and how to find one
- How to prepare for a rewarding career as a college professor
These recruitment brochures are designed to show high school and undergraduate students the value of a CSD career. Please select one of the images below to view a PDF of the brochure.
